Study summary
Knockdown and insecticidal activities of pyrethrum, dimefluthrin and meperfluthrin against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus
Chen M, Yan R, Xu Z, et al.
Read the original paper- Study type
- Lab
- Year
- 2025
- Published in
- International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 45:383-397
- Evidence strength
- Well-supported evidence
Summary
Laboratory fumigation and impregnated-paper bioassays of meperfluthrin against Aedes.
Key findings
Meperfluthrin produced higher knockdown and mortality than natural pyrethrum in both Aedes species, with knockdown notably higher against Ae. albopictus, and a PBO synergist further increased both.
Limitations
Susceptible lab strains and bioassay knockdown rather than a device-emitted human-protection endpoint.